KITCHEN MANAGER

Lead the Kitchen. Develop Your Team. Build a Career You'll Be Proud Of.

Are you a hands-on kitchen leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment? Do you take pride in developing your team, maintaining exceptional food quality, and running a kitchen that operates with consistency and excellence? If so, we'd love to speak with you.

We're partnering with one of the nation's highest-performing casual dining brands to find an exceptional Kitchen Manager for its Gainesville, FL location. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected restaurant organization known for strong leadership, comprehensive training, internal promotion, and long-term career growth.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive salary up to $75,000 based on experience

• Quarterly performance bonus

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning within 30 days

• Company-paid life and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match after six months

• Extensive leadership training and career advancement opportunities

• Join a stable, high-volume restaurant with an established reputation for excellence

What You'll Do

As Kitchen Manager, you'll lead all back-of-house operations while creating a culture built on accountability, teamwork, and execution. You'll ensure every plate leaving the kitchen meets the highest quality standards while developing a team that takes pride in their work. You'll be responsible for:

• Leading, coaching, and developing back-of-house team members

• Maintaining exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation

• Managing food cost, inventory, ordering, and kitchen labor

• Ensuring food safety, sanitation, and health department compliance

• Driving operational efficiency during high-volume service

• Hiring, training, scheduling, and developing kitchen staff

• Maintaining equipment, organization, and kitchen standards

• Partnering with the management team to deliver an outstanding overall guest experience

Must-Have Qualifications

• 3+ years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant

• Proven experience leading back-of-house operations in restaurants generating $5 million+ in annual sales

• Strong understanding of food cost, inventory control, labor management, and kitchen financials

• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation

• A hands-on leadership style—you lead from the line, not the office

• Demonstrated success coaching, developing, and retaining high-performing kitchen teams

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to maintain composure and lead effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Passion for culinary excellence, operational consistency, and developing people

Ready for Your Next Leadership Opportunity?

If you're looking for more than just another kitchen management position—and want to build a long-term career with one of the industry's most respected restaurant organizations—we'd love to speak with you.

Apply today for our Gainesville, FL location by sending your resume to Jen@geckohospitality.com. All inquiries are held in the strictest confidence.